Private Buenos Aires Tour: Customize Your Day

Six iconic neighborhoods and landmarks, shaped by what interests you

A full-day private tour of Buenos Aires with a local guide in English or Spanish, where you decide which stops matter and how long to spend at each one. The itinerary covers Plaza de Mayo, the Obelisk, Teatro Colón, San Telmo, Caminito and Recoleta Cemetery, but you can change it during the day to match what you actually want to see. Pickup is included. Lunch at San Telmo Market is on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Plaza de Mayo2h
2. Obelisk of Buenos Aires20m
3. Colón Theatre20m
4. San Telmo2h
5. Caminito40m
6. Recoleta Cemetery1h

Explore Buenos Aires iconic landmarks

• Visit Plaza de Mayo landmarks
• See Obelisk of Buenos Aires
• Admire Teatro Colon architecture
• Explore San Telmo and market
• Walk through Caminito street
• Tour Recoleta Cemetery and Evita tomb

The experience

You arrive in Buenos Aires with a guide who knows the city and adapts to your interests instead of rushing through a fixed schedule. The day starts where you choose: maybe Plaza de Mayo to see the Casa Rosada and the Pyramid of May, the country's first national monument, or straight to the Obelisk on 9th July Avenue, the widest street in the world. The guide travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you move between neighborhoods without navigating traffic or transit yourself.

Most visitors see San Telmo for its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets, then stop at San Telmo Market to eat lunch on their own and taste traditional Argentine dishes. Caminito comes next: the painted houses and street performers in La Boca are the most photographed spot in the city, and you have time to walk, take photos and soak in the energy without being hurried along. Teatro Colón, one of the world's most beautiful opera houses, is a stop for those who care about architecture. Skip it if you don't. The day often ends at Recoleta Cemetery, where the tombs are architectural works themselves and Eva Perón's resting place draws visitors who want to understand Argentine history.

The real difference here is that you're not following someone else's route. If you land in the morning and want to spend three hours in one neighborhood instead of moving through five, you tell the guide and the day reshapes around it. If you decide halfway through that you'd rather see something else, that becomes the plan. The guide is there to answer questions and point out what matters, not to stick to a script.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• customizable itinerary that you can change during the day.
• pickup from your hotel or location in Buenos Aires.

Information

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day, 5 start times, from US$ 160 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Vivir BA Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Buenos Aires for the first time and want to see the main landmarks without deciding in advance exactly where to go: the guide shapes the day around what actually interests you, so you're not locked into a schedule that doesn't fit your mood.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I change what we see during the tour if I want to explore something different?

Yes. The itinerary is fully customizable, so you can adjust stops and timing as the day goes on. Tell your guide what interests you and the route adapts to match.

What is there to see at Plaza de Mayo?

Plaza de Mayo is the city's main historical and political square. You'll see the Casa Rosada (the Presidential Palace), the Cabildo, the Pyramid of May (Argentina's first national monument), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Avenida de Mayo, known for its European-style architecture.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. The tour stops at San Telmo Market, a cultural and culinary hotspot where you have free time to choose and pay for your own meal and try traditional Argentine dishes.

What makes Recoleta Cemetery worth visiting?

Recoleta Cemetery is one of the world's most important cemeteries, famous for its elaborate mausoleums and stunning architecture. Eva Perón (Evita), one of Argentina's most iconic historical figures, is buried here, and her tomb is among the most visited in the cemetery.

Is pickup from the airport included?

Pickup from your hotel or location in Buenos Aires is included. Round-trip transfer from Ezeiza International Airport is available as an optional add-on if you need it.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours, depending on which stops you choose and how much time you spend at each one.